How to promote
- Click MORE (the three dots, bottom left). It expands to MAP, LOADOUT, RIVALS and PROMOTE.
- Open PROMOTE to read your next rank, the price and the rewards.
- Upgrade your Headquarters to level 5, the Command Citadel. Until then the button reads “NEEDS COMMAND CITADEL”.
- Pay the promotion price. Your base resets to the Command Tent with your new starting Cash.
First promotion: Lieutenant → Captain
You gain
- +50% income, permanently
- +50 Gold
- Start with $2,750
- The rank Captain next to your name
- +1 Doctrine point (the tree opens Sat 7 Nov)
- New units: Marksman, Rocketeer, Engineer, Scout Car, APC, Anti-Air Tank, Attack Helicopter, Gunboat, Missile Boat
What resets and what you keep
Resets
- Every building (back to the Command Tent)
- Your cash
Kept
- Unlocked units
- Promotion bonus
- Gold
- Orders progress
- Stats
Units unlocked by each promotion
Units marked “Promotion N” on their card can only be unlocked (for Cash) after your Nth promotion.
| Promotion | Units |
|---|---|
| Promotion 1 | Marksman $200K · Rocketeer $300K · Engineer $150K · Scout Car $250K · APC $800K · Anti-Air Tank $2.50M · Attack Helicopter $5.00M · Gunboat $900K · Missile Boat $2.50M |
| Promotion 2 | Grenadier $1.20M · IFV $3.00M · SP Howitzer $4.00M · Strike Jet $7.00M |
| Promotion 3 | Special Forces $6.00M · Rocket Artillery $9.00M · Warden Heavy Tank $12.0M · Bomber $20.0M · Destroyer $25.0M |
Promotion 1 list matches the in-game promotion panel. Promotion 2 and 3 come from the lock labels on unit cards; the Promotion 3 list also matches a player's promotion panel.
Later promotions
Ranks go Lieutenant → Captain → Major → Lt. Colonel (and possibly beyond). We have not reached a second promotion ourselves. A player shared this panel in the official Discord:
| Promotion | Price | Income | Gold | Start Cash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant → Captain | $75.0M | +50% permanent | 50 | $2,750 | Our screenshot |
| Captain → Major | — | — | — | — | Not verified yet |
| Major → Lt. Colonel | $1.05B | +150% income, permanently | 150 | $7,750 | Player screenshot |
What we don't know yet
Two data points are not enough for a formula. We have not confirmed whether +150% is the total bonus or the increase for that promotion, or how promotion stacks with 2x Cash and VIP. We will fill this table as we verify each rank.
Doctrine points
Every promotion panel lists +1 Doctrine point and says “the tree opens Sat 7 Nov”. The same date unlocks the Mortar Team. Points you earn before then should be waiting when the tree opens. We will publish the full Doctrine tree on release.
When should you promote?
As soon as you can. Your income bonus is permanent, units stay unlocked, and early buildings are cheap. Before you click:
- Spend leftover Cash on unit unlocks first. Unlocks are kept; leftover Cash is not.
- Check the event schedule: a fresh base is weaker for a while, so avoid promoting minutes before a boss battle.
- Use the promotion countdown to see how long $75.0M takes at your income.
FAQ
How do you rebirth in Army Commander Tycoon?
Rebirth is called Promotion. Click MORE (bottom left) → PROMOTE. Upgrade your HQ to level 5 (Command Citadel), then pay the promotion price ($75.0M for the first one).
What do you keep after promoting?
Unlocked units, your promotion income bonus, Gold, orders progress and stats. Every building (back to the Command Tent) and your Cash reset.
Is promotion worth it?
Yes, once you reach HQ 5. You restart with $2,750 but earn +50% income permanently and unlock nine units, including the Anti-Air Tank, Attack Helicopter and Missile Boat. Rebuilding is much faster the second time.
How much does the second or third promotion cost?
We have only verified the first ($75.0M). A player screenshot of the Major → Lt. Colonel promotion showed $1.05B, +150% income and 150 Gold. We do not have the full price curve yet.
What are Doctrine points?
Each promotion grants a Doctrine point. The in-game panel says the Doctrine tree opens on Saturday, November 7. We will document it on release day.